Experience

Michigan Civil Service Commission

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Bureau of Benefits Administration

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  Direct the bureau of four work units responsible for all facets of benefit administration for State of Michigan employees, retirees and their dependents. The Employee Benefits Division administers all benefit programs, including health, behavioral health and pharmacy, dental, vision, long term disability, flexible spending, voluntary benefits. The Disability Management Unit administers leave benefits including medical, Family Medical Leave Act and Workers' Compensation absences. The MI HR… Show more Direct the bureau of four work units responsible for all facets of benefit administration for State of Michigan employees, retirees and their dependents. The Employee Benefits Division administers all benefit programs, including health, behavioral health and pharmacy, dental, vision, long term disability, flexible spending, voluntary benefits. The Disability Management Unit administers leave benefits including medical, Family Medical Leave Act and Workers' Compensation absences. The MI HR Service Center processes employment related transactions and the Employee Services Program provides employee assistance and traumatic incident services. Show less Direct the bureau of four work units responsible for all facets of benefit administration for State of Michigan employees, retirees and their dependents. The Employee Benefits Division administers all benefit programs, including health, behavioral health and pharmacy, dental, vision, long term disability, flexible spending, voluntary benefits. The Disability Management Unit administers leave benefits including medical, Family Medical Leave Act and Workers' Compensation absences. The MI HR… Show more Direct the bureau of four work units responsible for all facets of benefit administration for State of Michigan employees, retirees and their dependents. The Employee Benefits Division administers all benefit programs, including health, behavioral health and pharmacy, dental, vision, long term disability, flexible spending, voluntary benefits. The Disability Management Unit administers leave benefits including medical, Family Medical Leave Act and Workers' Compensation absences. The MI HR Service Center processes employment related transactions and the Employee Services Program provides employee assistance and traumatic incident services. Show less



State of Michigan Civil Service Commission

• Director, Employee Benefits Division

  • Jan 2017 - Jul 2019

  Was responsible for over-all administration of all benefit programs for State of Michigan employees and retirees, including health, behavioral health and pharmacy, dental, vision, long term disability, flexible spending, voluntary benefits and the Employee Services program. Other duties include assisting with the drafting of requests for proposal and selection of third party administrators through the competitive bidding process. Was responsible for over-all administration of all benefit programs for State of Michigan employees and retirees, including health, behavioral health and pharmacy, dental, vision, long term disability, flexible spending, voluntary benefits and the Employee Services program. Other duties include assisting with the drafting of requests for proposal and selection of third party administrators through the competitive bidding process.



Office of the State Employer, State of Michigan

• Division Director, Employee Health Management

  • Dec 2015 - Dec 2016

  Development and administration of statewide Workers' Compensation, Long Term Disability, Disability Management, Employee Services and Safety programs. Development and administration of statewide Workers' Compensation, Long Term Disability, Disability Management, Employee Services and Safety programs.



State of Michigan

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Labor Relations Contract Administrator

  • Dec 2002 - Dec 2015

  Represent the State of Michigan in collective bargaining agreement negotiation and contract administration with unions representing state employees. Provide labor relations advise, assistance and training to state departments. Point of contact for ADA inquiries. Represent the State of Michigan in collective bargaining agreement negotiation and contract administration with unions representing state employees. Provide labor relations advise, assistance and training to state departments. Point of contact for ADA inquiries.



Michigan Corrections Organization

• United States
• Public Safety
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Labor Relations Representative

  • May 1988 - Nov 2002

  Union contract negotiation, training and grievance administration, including arbitration hearings for this 10,000 member union comprised mostly of corrections and forensic security officers working for the State of Michigan. Union contract negotiation, training and grievance administration, including arbitration hearings for this 10,000 member union comprised mostly of corrections and forensic security officers working for the State of Michigan.